Table 2 Frequency of GI Symptom Severity Found across all Participants (n = 956)
From: Classification of gastrointestinal symptom patterns in young adults
GI Symptom Severity (Rating) | Belly Pain | Constipation | Diarrhea | Gas/Bloating | Nausea/Vomiting | Reflux/Heartburn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Within Normal Limits (1) | 750 (78.5%) | 845 (88.4%) | 870 (91%) | 608 (63.6%) | 699 (73.1%) | 891 (93.2%) |
Mild (2) | 99 (10.4%) | 77 (8.1%) | 53 (5.5%) | 247 (25.8%) | 142 (14.9%) | 49 (5.1%) |
Moderate (3) | 91 (9.5%) | 34 (3.6%) | 32 (3.3%) | 99 (10.4%) | 105 (11%) | 15 (1.6%) |
Severe (4) | 16 (1.7%) | – | 1 (0.1%) | 2 (0.2%) | 10 (1%) | 1 (0.1%) |
Presenting with Symptoms | 206 (21.6%) | 111 (11.7%) | 86 (8.9%) | 348 (36.4%) | 257 (26.9%) | 65 (6.8%) |